How to Convert Drum Brakes to Disc Brakes

Summary by Krater

ChrisFix demonstrates how to convert rear drum brakes to disc brakes on a Honda Del Sol using hand tools. The conversion includes installing a disc brake kit, replacing the proportioning valve, and bleeding the brakes, resulting in a significantly shorter stopping distance on the track.

From the video

Answers: How do you convert drum brakes to disc brakes?

• drum to disc brake conversion
• proportioning valve replacement
• brake bleeding technique
• parking brake cable installation
• rust removal and painting

What it concludes

• Replacing the proportioning valve is super important when converting drum brakes to disc brakes so that the new disc brakes perform correctly and do not have low pressure.
• Bending the edge of the axle nut upwards clears the indent and allows the axle nut to be removed.
• Using a flare nut wrench when removing brake lines touches four sides instead of two and is less likely to strip the nut.
• Coating threaded fasteners with anti-seize brake lube makes sure the brakes don't squeak and prevents them from seizing.
• The disc brake proportioning valve provides about 60% more fluid pressure compared to the drum brake proportioning valve.
• Converting rear drum brakes to disc brakes on the Honda Del Sol reduces the 60 to 0 stopping distance from 141 feet to 111 feet.